Submitted by Janet Richards

Adult Program Coordinator

Salina Library will be hosting an art reception for photographer Paul Pearce from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Proof Through the Night is a retrospective of traditional silver-based photography and lithographs.

Pearce, a certified disabled combat veteran, was drafted into the Army, commissioned as an artillery Lieutenant and ordered into combat in Vietnam as a forward observer with the 114th infantry. He now declares himself to be a “backward observer”. His photography focuses on issues of war and morality and questions the very notion of civilization. Many of his photographs will be on display at the library for the month of December.

Mattydale tree lighting

Residents of Mattydale are invited to join Salina Library at the Mattydale Community’s 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Party to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. The party will be held in the Salina Civic Center after the tree lighting. We’ll have crafts and giveaways and a fun game to play!

One-on-One Technology Help Appointments

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Need help with new devices or online job applications? Call for an appointment with Jennifer.

Toddlers’ Tango

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7

Join in the fun at this popular music and movement class. For toddlers and preschool aged children.

Paws to Read

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9

Beginning readers, struggling readers, and those who are working on improving their reading skills will all have fun working with our therapy dog, Bailey. Each child gets 15 minutes to read with Bailey, with her trainer nearby. Please register in advance.

Salina Library is located at 100 Belmont St. in Mattydale. To register for these fun, free programs, sign up through our website calendar at salinalibrary.org, call us at 315-454-4524, or stop by and ask any of our friendly staff for assistance.